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Praedictum 15 Year vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +30 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$28 – $36 ~$443 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).